Purushottampur Village Overview
Purushottampur is a village in Daspur I tehsil of Paschim Medinipur district, West Bengal. It lies about 1.7 km from Daspur tehsil headquarters. Midnapur is the district headquarters. As per available records (2009), Daspur Ii is the Gram Panchayat for Purushottampur village.
The sections below provide essential information about Purushottampur village, including population details, literacy levels, households, children, caste data, area, pincode, local administration, nearby villages, and transport connectivity.
Village Location & Administration
As per Census 2011, the village code of Purushottampur is 337842. The village covers a geographical area of 91.05 hectares and has a pincode of 721232. Ghatal is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.
Location Map of Purushottampur
Population & Demographics of Purushottampur
This section provides population and demographic details of Purushottampur village as per Census 2011, including gender-wise and social category-wise data.
| Particulars | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 1,471 | 752 | 719 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 163 | 86 | 77 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 360 | 182 | 178 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 1 | 1 | N/A |
| Literate Population | 1,226 | 643 | 583 |
| Illiterate Population | 245 | 109 | 136 |
Key population details of Purushottampur village are given below:
- Purushottampur village is a moderately populated village with a total population of around 1,471, including approximately 752 males and 719 females, with a sex ratio of 956 females per 1,000 males.
- The number of children aged 0–6 years in the village is relatively low.
- 360 residents belong to the Scheduled Castes (SC) and 1 residents belong to the Scheduled Tribes (ST).
- The literacy level of Purushottampur village is high, with a literacy rate of about 83.34%.
- There are around 295 households in Purushottampur village.
Transport & Connectivity of Purushottampur
Transport facilities help residents of Purushottampur village travel to nearby towns for work, education, healthcare, and daily needs. The village has access to public bus service, private bus service and a railway station.
| Connectivity Type | Status (in year 2011) |
|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | Available within 5 - 10 km distance |
| Private Bus Service | Available within village |
| Railway Station | Available within 10+ km distance |
Nearby Villages of Purushottampur
The following villages are located close to Purushottampur and form part of its surrounding area. These nearby villages are commonly connected through local roads and are part of the day-to-day movement for residents.
Frequently Asked Questions about Purushottampur
- Where is Purushottampur located?
- Purushottampur village is located in Daspur I Subdivision, Paschim Medinipur district, West Bengal, India.
- What is the gram panchayat of Purushottampur?
- The Gram Panchayat of Purushottampur is Daspur Ii (as per available records from 2009).
- What is the pincode of Purushottampur?
- The pincode of Purushottampur is 721232.
- What is the population of Purushottampur?
- Purushottampur has a total population of 1,471, including 752 males and 719 females.
- How many households are there in Purushottampur?
- There are 295 households in Purushottampur.
- What is the literacy rate in Purushottampur?
- As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Purushottampur is 83.34%. Male literacy is 85.51% and female literacy is 81.08%.